Rahul Gandhi had made memory loss comment on Joe Biden, NMO India wrote a letter to Sonia

Recently, during the election campaign, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi had made a memory loss comment about US President Joe Biden. National Medicos Organization of India has written a letter to former Congress President Sonia Gandhi expressing objection regarding this. The organization has demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and asked not to defame others through political dialogue.

The National Medicos Organization of India wrote in the letter, “Dear Mrs. Gandhi, We write this letter as concerned members of the medical fraternity who are deeply troubled by the recent comments made by Rahul Gandhi, who is President of the United States of America. It is disappointing to see such a crude comment from Rahul Gandhi about a foreign head of state who is much older than him and seems to be insulting to our elders. It is quite the opposite. “Such comments are inappropriate for the leader of the opposition and reflect a lack of understanding and sensitivity.”

‘Risk of promoting misinformation’

The organization further wrote, “Furthermore, such statements in a public forum risk promoting misinformation, which could potentially shape public perception in a way that negatively impacts the understanding and treatment of actual patients.” Memory loss or cognitive decline can result from a variety of underlying medical conditions, including transient conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, age-related dementia, or even stress or trauma. Are.”

‘This is no joke’

The letter further read, “These are not matters of joke or political point-scoring. On the contrary, they demand empathy, awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by patients and their families. Rahul Gandhi’s comments also This goes into ageist territory, promoting harmful stereotypes about aging and cognitive health that are disrespectful not only to the targeted individuals but also to the countless senior citizens in India who contribute meaningfully to society despite health challenges. Are.”

‘You have also been a victim of such comments, you can understand the pain’

NMO India said, “Mrs. Gandhi, you have personally been a victim of such health-related rumours, misinformation and allegations. You would know how damaging such stories are not only to the individuals targeted but also to the broader discourse in society. “We believe that you, of all people, can understand why your son’s comments were unfortunate and misguided.”

‘Rahul Gandhi should apologize’

The letter further read, “As the leader of a national political party, Mr Gandhi holds an influential position. With this comes a responsibility to promote respectful discourse, especially about health issues that affect millions of people. Taking such matters lightly not only weakens the struggle of patients but also impairs the understanding and compassion expected from our leaders. On behalf of the medical community, we urge Rahul Gandhi to reconsider his comments, publicly apologize and not make such insensitive comments in future. “Political discourse should uplift and unify, not stigmatize or ridicule.”

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